Shares Purchase

JARDINE MATHESON HOLDINGS LIMITED SHARES PURCHASED BY JARDINE MATHESON INTERNATIONAL SERVICES LIMITEDThe following ordinary shares of Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited ('JMH') were acquired in the market by Jardine Matheson International Services Limited ('JMIS'), a wholly-owned subsidiary of JMH, acting in its capacity as trustee of The Jardine Foundation ('JF') which is a non-profit-making organization. Date of purchase: 15th December 2011Total number of shares purchased: 148,800 sharesPrice paid per share: US$46.3135The acquisition of shares is made in accordance with the share repurchase guidelines agreed with the UK Listing Authority. The above shares purchased will be retained by JMIS in its capacity as trustee of JF.Neil M McNamara, Jardine Matheson Limitedfor and on behalf of Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited15th December 2011www.jardines.com